CHICAGO (AP) — Urban Meyer was hailed as a savior when he agreed to take over Ohio State in the wake of the tattoo scandal that sullied the program. That support became even more frenzied when he coached the Buckeyes to a 12-0 record in his first season.

Like Meyer said Wednesday at the Big Ten media days, it's been a great year — right up until last weekend.

Contrary to a report earlier today, Ohio State senior running back Carlos Hyde has not been kicked off the football team. In a release, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer said that Hyde has been suspended while a criminal investigation takes place.

Hyde was named as a person of interest by the Columbus Police Department in relation to an assault on a woman over the weekend.

In 45 days, Ohio State will kick off its season at home against Buffalo. Perhaps more so than any other, the number 45 carries a special regard for Ohio State football fans.

That's the number held by two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin. In honor of the first game being as many days away as Griffin's number, Gov. John Kasich has signed a resolution making July 17, 2013 Archie Griffin Day.

COLUMBUS: The prosecutor's office in Columbus says a former Ohio State football player previously caught up in the school's memorabilia scandal has been indicted on felony drug and weapons charges.

The Franklin County prosecutor said 26-year-old former Buckeyes receiver Ray Small was indicted this week on felony drug possession and trafficking charges that included firearms specifications. Records showed he was in jail Friday but not give attorney information.

Among the items he discussed were players in a make or break year (Curtis Grant, Devin Smith, Michael Thomas) and the health status of backup quarterback Kenny Guiton (he's out four more weeks with a broken throwing hand).

But Meyer refused to talk about Aaron Hernandez, his former tight end at Florida. Hernandez is under investigation for murder and currently in prison.

As the Buckeyes continue to add recruits to the class of 2014 at a fairly regular pace, things will start to heat up for Ohio's top prospect according to more than one recruiting site, Cleveland Glenville's Marshon Lattimore.

Lattimore, a six-foot, 185-pound four-star wide receiver who's listed as an athlete on Rivals.com and ESPN.com, is talented enough that he could switch to the other side of the ball and play cornerback at the collegiate level.

According to Scout.com, Lattimore has good body control, hands and ball skills and is able to contort his body to bring in passes that most receivers can't. He's elusive after the catch but could use some work with his route running, per the site. ESPN lists Lattimore’s three top attributes as his versatility, his ability as a playmaker and his ball skills.

He's noted as the No. 1 prospect in the state of Ohio by Rivals and ESPN, and at worst is listed as the No. 5 wide receiver nationally by Scout. If Urban Meyer wants to continue the "fence around Ohio" tradition of Buckeye recruiting, this is the name to get.